Southern Cairngorms
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SC. 16.01.22 Remaining snow will be firm and well bonded. Avalanche hazard Low.
Avalanche Activity
SC. 16.01.22 Remaining snow will be firm and well bonded. Avalanche hazard Low.
Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining patchy snow will be firm, potentially icy at higher elevations and well bonded throughout. Greatest amounts of snow are to be found on North and East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: A dry day is expected. Some fluctuation in the freezing level but mainly around 1000 metres during the day. Winds will be strong, mostly North-Westerly. Observed Weather Influences: The freezing level lowered to around 900 metres last night, remaining sub-zero all day. Cloudy but dry throughout. Winds becoming moderate in strength from the Westerly quadrant. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow has started to refreeze and is well bonded and stable. Largest amounts are to be found in North to East facing corries above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)